Cover of the book The Clever Jackal and the Mighty Elephant

The Clever Jackal and the Mighty Elephant

The Clever Jackal and the Mighty Elephant is a retelling of a

About this book

The Clever Jackal and the Mighty Elephant is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. The Clever Jackal and the Mighty Elephant is a retelling of a traditional Namibian folktale that has been passed down through generations.

Book details

Book typeRead Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures.
AuthorSmart Kidz Club
Ages7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years
GradeGrade 3
Reading levelLevel 3, Intermediate Readers
Length13 pages, 815 words, 8 minutes
CategoriesFolktales, Story Time, Dialogic Reading
Interactive featuresImage Sequencing activity
LanguageEnglish

Where you can read this book

Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Image Sequencing activity in the Reading and Math app.

Get the Reading and Math App

Read Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.

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Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.

Why read The Clever Jackal and the Mighty Elephant with your child

The Clever Jackal and the Mighty Elephant is a story about Folktales. Reading it together gives your child a chance to enjoy the story and talk about what happens. Pause at the interesting parts and ask what your child thinks will happen next. The story is a good way to build vocabulary and a love of reading, one page at a time, and it gives you something to talk about long after the last page.

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Inside the book

In The Clever Jackal and the Mighty Elephant, readers find Folktales. The Clever Jackal and the Mighty Elephant is a retelling of a traditional Namibian folktale that has been passed down through generations. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.

Children gain a feel for Folktales and new words to talk about it. Read it together, pause at the interesting parts, and ask your child what they think. It is a good book to share, and to come back to again.

From the book: “The elephant paced in circles, making the ground rumble.”

Frequently asked questions

What ages is this book for?

Ages 5 to 9 years, at Grade 3 and Level 3 (Intermediate Readers).

Is the book narrated?

Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.

Which apps carry this book?

Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Image Sequencing activity is a Reading and Math app feature.

How long is the book?

13 pages, 815 words, 8 minutes

Does this book have a quiz or activity?

Yes. It has the Image Sequencing activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.

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